Knowledge of selected group of gymnasts about reduction diets in artistic gymnastics

TITLE: Knowledge of selected group of gymnasts about reduction diets in artistic gymnastics AUTHOR: Bc. Daniel Radovesnický DEPARTMENT: Department of Education SUPERVISOR: Ing. Bc. Alena Váchová, Ph.D. ABSTRACT This master thesis deals with the knowledge of selected group of gymnasts about reduction diets in artistic gymnastics. It focuses on the specifics of nutrition and reduction diets in gymnastics. Based on the evaluation of a questionnaire survey, which involved a total of 73 gymnasts and gymnastics coaches. Finds out the individual knowledge of these groups, compares the knowledge of men and women and tries to figure out how active gymnasts try to reduce their body weight in the period before competition. It also provides didactic output according to current knowledge and current nutritional recommendations in sports. The work has several parts. The theoretical part describes in more detail gymnastics, energy intensity of this sport and the latest knowledge in the field of sports nutrition and diet. Setting the right diet plan is a very complicated and complex process. It is important to know the individual preferences and current goals of a particular person, his history, age, gender, height, physical, mental, social and spiritual condition. There is no one-size-fits-all diet. The practical part...